Purchasing Assistant (FT)

Full Time
Lenexa, KS
Posted
Job description
KGPCo has served the communications industry for more than 41 years as one of the country’s largest single-source equipment and integrated solutions providers.
Our Distribution Centers have well over a billion dollars of inventory flowing in and out of our facilities annually and accurate inventory control, receiving, storage, picking and fulfillment are critical to all parts of our business. We support Direct to Consumer, Technician Fulfillment, Storeroom Fulfillment, and Work Order Fulfillment.

At KGPCo, we are always in pursuit of bright and committed team members who are excited about growing with a company that has a dynamic and unique culture.
  • Competitive starting wage with opportunity for career growth and salary increases.
  • Comprehensive health care options and paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.
Join a team committed to developing talent, rewarding effort with incentives, and providing opportunities for career growth.

It’s not just a job; it’s the start of a career that can grow with you.

  • $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!
  • Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM (Mon – Fri).
  • Pay: $40,000 - $50,000/yr.
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule once considered proficient.

Job Summary.
We have a Purchasing Assistant role available in our Lenexa, KS office. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels for customers. We’re looking for people who want to grow with us, as we see the potential to progress in this role. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our supply chain organization.
Qualification Requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition, the individual should have a strong desire to be a key contributor and be a motivated self-starter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential & Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)
  • Work with customers to establish stocking strategies.
  • Work closely and proactively with team members to establish and maintain inventory levels that support customer forecasts.
  • Coordinate directly with product managers, customer service, and operations management in order to evaluate and process expedited requests.
  • Execute and improve inventory investment processes related to:
  • Strategic inventory stocking levels.
  • Excess and Obsolete.
  • Safety Stock.
  • Ensure that relevant inventory and service level metrics are measured, monitored, and communicated back through the customer-facing & operational organizations.
  • Work directly with suppliers to expedite purchase orders and coordinate delivery schedules.

Education and/or Experience:
  • High school diploma.
  • At least two years of experience in a purchasing position is preferred, but not required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is preferred, but not required.

KGPCo
is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.



About KGPCo:

KGPCo is a key strategic partner to the world’s leading communication and technology companies creating the next generation of networks. By uniquely combining Network Services and Supply Chain Solutions to build, optimize, and maintain networks, our team’s unmatched expertise enables our customers to navigate today’s challenges, implement tomorrow’s innovations, and build the future. KGPCo OneTouch™ provides a single source for everything from design and architecture to production and sourcing to installation and support. From ground to cloud, KGPCo is the only company in the industry that offers a complete range of solutions and an integrated approach to build, optimize, and maintain networks. Since 1973, KGPCo has built unique offerings of Supply Chain, Distribution, Integration Services, and Network Services including OSP, ISP and Network Cloud by understanding industry challenges and relying on the solid foundation of hard work and perseverance established by founders Kathleen and Dale Putrah. It’s this legacy that has established an unequaled Customer First philosophy for KGPCo - Products, Services, and Network Cloud.

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